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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Board Limits Public Comment to 15 Minutes Total
Agenda Item 8 states that a fifteen-minute total time period is set aside for all citizen input during the open forum, in accordance with board policy 206. This severely restricts the ability of parents and community members to address the board on important issues affecting their children.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TO BE HEARD: Contact the School Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) and demand they amend Policy 206. ‘A 15-minute limit for all public comment is an insult to parents and taxpayers. We demand you restore adequate time for public input at board meetings.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Parental Voice
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District Hires Firm for ‘Referendum Communication Support’
The check detail report, buried in the Consent Agenda as part of Item 12.A.7, shows a payment to ‘CESO COMMUNICATIONS’ for ‘Referendum Communication Support.’ This raises questions about whether taxpayer money is being used to advocate for a levy or bond, rather than simply providing neutral information.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the School Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding the payment to CESO Communications in Item 12.A.7, I demand a full accounting of the services provided. Public funds must not be used for political campaigning for a referendum.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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District Funds ‘Chemical Health Specialist’ Position
The board is approving an agreement for a ‘Chemical Health Specialist’ under Item 14.D. This raises critical questions about what services this person will provide to students, whether screenings will be conducted, and what the parental notification and consent policies are before any child is seen.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FIRST: Contact the School Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 14.D, what services will the Chemical Health Specialist provide to students? Will this role involve student screenings, and what is the specific policy for parental notification and consent before any student is seen?’
💰 Impact: Services Without Consent
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District Approves New Contracts for ‘Cultural Liaisons’
Under Item 14.C, the board is approving new salary and benefit agreements for an ‘American Indian Education Coordinator’ and ‘Cultural Liaisons.’ While the goal may be to support students, these roles are often used to introduce divisive, identity-based programming into schools.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FIRST: Contact the School Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 14.C, please provide the job descriptions for the Cultural Liaisons. What are their specific duties, what curriculum will they use, and how will their impact on academic achievement be measured?’
💰 Impact: Focus on Identity Politics
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
Consent Agenda Item 12.G approves new hires, but the list of candidates and their positions is in an attachment not included in the provided packet. This is where positions like ‘DEI coordinators’ or ‘restorative justice coaches’ can be approved without public scrutiny.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘BOARD_ Candidates for Employment 2026-2027 – Nov 9, 2026’ attached to Consent Item 12.G in the Official Agenda (linked above) to check for any ideologically-focused positions before the vote.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Hires
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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WIN: District Moves to Restrict Student Cell Phone Use
The revised Acceptable Use Policy 524, up for a second reading under Item 17.B.1, includes a new section directing the administration to create rules to ‘minimize the impact of cell phones on student behavior, mental health, and academic attainment.’ This is a major victory for restoring focus in the classroom and protecting students from the negative effects of constant screen access.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for taking this crucial step to protect our kids’ learning environment and mental health. Get this on the record during public comment and encourage them to implement a strong ‘away for the day’ policy district-wide.
✅ Why It Matters: Improved Academic Focus
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